The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would clash with the school's mission and values. The compact, called the "...
Virginia stands out as a leader in education, a fact that has caught the attention of many. This year, CNBC ranked Virginia's education system as the best in the nation. This news was celebrated by business and education leaders who gathered in Richmond for the annual Education and Workforce Conference. The event, organized by the Virginia Business Higher Education C...
The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding. However, the response has been less than enthusiastic. So far, no u...
The University of Southern California (USC) made a bold move by turning down a proposal from the Trump administration. This proposal, called the education compact, was aimed at influencing universities to adopt a more conservative approach to higher education. The offer was not well-received by USC, and its interim president, Beong-Soo Kim, decided to reject it. Kim...
Campus, a college startup with big names like Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Altman behind it, has made a significant move. They've brought in Jerome Pesenti, who used to be a big shot in AI at Meta, to be their new Chief Technology Officer. This isn't just a new hire; it's a whole new direction for Campus. Pesenti isn't coming alone. He's bringing his AI learning platfor...
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MIT's president, Kornbluth, said the compact goes against the universit...
College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or take care of kids while trying to get an education. The higher educatio...
In a study from 2024, researchers looked at how trigger warnings and safe space messages affect students' views of their teachers and classrooms. They showed videos of instructors giving a lecture on trauma, with different combinations of trigger warnings and safe space notifications. The students then rated the instructors on trustworthiness, care for students, poli...
Harvard University, a top choice for many international students, is currently in a legal battle with the Trump administration. This fight is over a recent move to block foreign students from entering the U. S. to study at the university. The situation has left many admitted students in a state of uncertainty, wondering if they will be able to attend classes this fal...
The Leadership Tree Model is a unique way to think about developing leaders in schools and colleges. It's based on ideas that promote fairness and social justice. The goal is to create learning spaces where everyone feels included and can think deeply about what they're learning. This model sees leadership as something that happens between people, not just from one p...